How to Cancel a Motorcycle License Plate?
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Vehicle license plates can be canceled. To apply for cancellation registration, the vehicle must have been used for more than three years. If you want to replace the license plate number, you need to bring the original ID card and a copy. You must go to the vehicle management office in person to fill out an application form, the "Motor Vehicle License Plate Replacement Application Form," and submit your old license plate to the vehicle management office. Once the vehicle license plate is canceled, it cannot be retrieved, but you can apply for a new license plate. The replacement process usually takes about seven days. Generally, there are two situations that require cancellation: 1) scrapped vehicles and 2) transferred vehicles. The vehicle management office will notify the owner of a vehicle nearing scrapping 60 days in advance to complete the process.
To cancel a motorcycle license plate, you need to bring all the required documents to the vehicle management office. Last time I went, I prepared my original ID card, vehicle registration certificate, driving license, and the old license plate in advance. At the office, I first filled out a cancellation application form, and the staff checked if there were any traffic violation records on the vehicle. If there were, they had to be settled first. Then, they immediately cut the corner of the license plate to invalidate it and gave me a cancellation certificate. The whole process took about half an hour, but I recommend going early to avoid long queues during peak hours. Finally, remember to keep the cancellation certificate safe—it’s useful for future vehicle transactions or applying for a new plate. Don’t be like my friend who lost it and had to apply for a replacement.
